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feedphillipnow
Jan 14th, 04, 1:00 AM
Could this cheapo welder be used with gas? It doesnt say anything about it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=44567

Silver69Camaro
Jan 14th, 04, 1:14 AM
I dunno, but dude - look at that duty cycle graemlins/sad.gif

feedphillipnow
Jan 14th, 04, 1:47 AM
I know its horrible graemlins/sad.gif
All the cash going into new rear wheels and tires! Need a decent MIG on a budget, not easy to do. I dont think this thing can go with gas anyways.

Texas70
Jan 14th, 04, 10:19 AM
I have heard here that the Chicago Elecric brand and a welder rated less than 135 amp are both not worth buying, but I understand the budget situation. Good luck with the search

tblw68ss
Jan 14th, 04, 11:54 AM
Spend the cash on a Quality welder, it'll be worth more to you in several years than the wheels and tires. smile.gif

daveseitz
Jan 14th, 04, 1:47 PM
Go to a welding supply store. Get the whole pkg at one time. That way if you do have problems or questions they will be resolved.

feedphillipnow
Jan 15th, 04, 12:05 AM
Well it's done! My long waited MIG needs are over. I bought a Lincoln Sp-100T and 75%Argon , all brand new :D anyone use the sp 100? Smaller unit but its a lincoln and will take care of what I need done.

zachscc
Jan 15th, 04, 1:27 AM
I called the local welding outfitter that we have an account with at work and told them that I found the $804 (that they quoted me) Lincoln SP135 PLUS for $539 free shipping on the net and asked them if they wanted to dance. Guess what? A half hour latter I was picking it up. :D I was ofcoarse very nice and freindly about it, but I couldn't help thinking WOW, I don't mind you making a little $$$ off me but I don't feel I should make your car payment for you this month! It is nice to have bought from a local service center for warranty protection. Punkt that 100 will work great they sell it at eastwoodco.com just for body work. Your grandkids will enjoy it someday ;)

feedphillipnow
Jan 16th, 04, 7:59 PM
Party Time graemlins/thumbsup.gif